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The Return of the Savior

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on July 1, 2021 by Steve DurkacJuly 1, 2021avatar

In our study through the Gospel of Matthew we have started to see a transition in Jesus’ conversation with His disciples to openly include His approaching expected death. Matthew makes this comment in the 16th chapter, “From that time on Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, and that he … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Blessed Hope, Elijah, Matthew 17:1-13, Moses, rapture, second coming, transfiguration

The Post-Trib Rapture: A Sequence of Events

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on April 11, 2021 by Steve DurkacApril 11, 2021avatar

Here is a 22-point sequence of events for an understanding of the post-tribulation rapture or the second coming of Christ… Jesus returns for His church as promised in John 14:1-3 and detailed in 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18. The saints who have died in Christ will be resurrected. 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17; 1 Corinthians 15:42-44. This is the first resurrection mentioned by Jesus in John 5:28-29. Then the saints who are alive will be translated from mortality to … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers | Tagged Dispensationalism vs Historicism, historicism, post-trib, pre-trib, pre-tribulation, rapture, second coming

No Church in Revelation 4-21?

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on April 10, 2021 by Steve DurkacApril 10, 2021avatar

It is often stated that since the church is not mentioned between Revelation 3:22 and Revelation 22:16, it is proof of a pre-tribulation rapture of the church. When ministers and prophecy teachers make mention of there being no church between Revelation 3:22 and Revelation 22:16, they mean that the Greek word “ekklēsia” is not used. In an earlier post titled “Dispensationalism and Historicism in Eschatology” I had reference my study of examining common arguments in … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers | Tagged Dispensationalism, Dispensationalism vs Historicism, historicism, pre-trib, pretribulation, rapture, Revelation, Thru Revelation

Matthew 24:34 and This Generation?

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on October 13, 2020 by Steve DurkacOctober 13, 2020avatar

In Jesus’ discourse on the sign of the end times, He makes a statement that often raises a question about who is He talking about, that statement is Matthew 24:34. The verse says, “Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled.” Over the years of my ministry I have heard people ask, Did Jesus mean that the apostles were to see the second coming? or Were the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers | Tagged end time, End-Times, Matthew 24:34; Matthew 24:22; Matthew 24:33, rapture, Return of Jesus, second coming

Revelation 3:10 and Pre-Tribulation Proof?

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on October 7, 2020 by Steve DurkacOctober 7, 2020avatar

Revelation 3:10 is often cited as evidence for a pre-tribulation rapture the text says, “I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.” The text does speak to Lord’s protection for the believer in face of tribulation, but beyond that one has to read into it to conclude it means the pre-tribulation rapture. Here is what we do know … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers | Tagged Dispensationalism vs Historicism, Futurists, Historicists, Hour of Trial, pre-tribulation, pretribulation, rapture, Revelation 3:10, Thru Revelation, tribulation

Dispensationalism and Historicism in Eschatology

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on July 11, 2020 by Steve DurkacJuly 11, 2020avatar

In recent years I have been going through a theological journey and have been deeply studying the questionable issues in Dispensationalism and Historicism views of eschatology. My own ministerial education has been in the Historicism school of eschatology but I have not been one to make an issue of those who hold to a Dispensationalism school of thought. For some reason I haven’t ran into pre-trib people ridiculing post-trib people, it has always been the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers | Tagged Calvary Chapel, Dispensational, Dispensationalism, Dispensationalism vs Historicism, Eschatology, historicism, Historist, post-trib, pre-trib, rapture, Revelation

Death in the Millennium?

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on April 15, 2019 by Steve DurkacApril 15, 2019avatar

There is a belief that during the 1000 years people will be born and people will die. Where does this idea of death being part of the saints experience of eternal life, post-rapture, and post-tribulation come from? The answer is Isaiah 65:20 which says “No more shall there be in it an infant who lives but a few days, or an old man who does not fill out his days, for the young man shall … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers | Tagged 1000 years, bible prophecy, Dispensationalism vs Historicism, end time, Isaiah 65:20, last days, Millennium, rapture, Revelation 21:1-4

Common Ground on Pre-Trib vs Post-Trib

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on April 8, 2019 by Steve DurkacApril 8, 2019avatar

In recent months voices have been raised in American Christendom criticizing the pre-trib position regarding our Lord’s return. (Perhaps church leaders are finally getting tired of arguing about Calvinism.) If you ask me if I am pre-trib or post-trib, I will answer “pre-trib” because I am looking for my Lord to return soon so I can meet Him in the air. If you think differently, this article is not about arguing my position or trying … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers | Tagged 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, bible prophecy, Blessed Hope, Dispensationalism vs Historicism, End-Times, persecution, plaques, post-trib, pre-trib, rapture, Revelation, second coming, tribulation, Wrath of God

The Pre-Trib Rapture: A Sequence of Events

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on May 20, 2017 by Steve DurkacMay 20, 2017avatar

Here is a 15-point sequence of events for the pre-tribulation rapture… The Lord Jesus Himself descends from His Father’s House where He has been preparing a place for His bride, the church.  John 14:1-3 • 1 Thessalonians 4:16 He will come to receive us to Himself. John 14:1-3 He will resurrect those who have died – those who have fallen asleep and whom we will not precede. 1 Thessalonians 4:14-15 He will shout as He descends with … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers | Tagged bible prophecy, Dispensationalism, Dispensationalism vs Historicism, end time, End-Times, last days, pre-trib, pre-tribulation, rapture, timeline

The Return of Christ

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on February 16, 2017 by Steve DurkacFebruary 16, 2017avatar

What should be our attitude toward the return of Jesus and our rapture from the wrath of earth’s judgement? Well here are five Bible verses and my thoughts about that… 1 Thessalonians 1:10 – We are to eagerly be waiting and looking for our Lord’s return. As a child I remember days of anticipation in our house as my mom and my siblings waited for my dad to arrive home from work so we could all … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers | Tagged bible prophecy, end time, last days, rapture, return of Christ

Bible Prophecy

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on January 12, 2017 by Steve DurkacJuly 13, 2022avatar

As a newly saved 18 year old I distinctly remember having a disappointing conversation with a local church pastor who told me “Don’t worry about trying to read Bible prophecy, because you don’t need to know that.” That was sadly funny to me, as I stood there in that particular Charismatic church in Toledo, Ohio, because I later read from 1 Corinthians 14:22 that “tongues are a sign not for believers but for unbelievers, while prophecy … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers | Tagged bible prophecy, end time, last days, rapture, Revelation, Thessalonians

Prophecy Timelines

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on April 21, 2016 by Steve DurkacApril 21, 2016avatar

Last night at our Midweek Fellowship I made mention of Always Be Ready ministry with Charlie Campbell, a Calvary Chapel pastor and a popular apologetic speaker. Charlie’s website is at www.alwaysbeready.com and you’ll find a lot of helpful resources, both free and for sale. If you visit his Rapture page at www.alwaysbeready.com/rapture you’ll find some helpful articles and handouts. Below, I’ve listed some of the free instant download timelines that he offers on his site… • A … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers | Tagged 70 weeks, bible prophecy, Charlie Campbell, Daniel, end time, last days, Prophecy, rapture, timeline

2 Thessalonians 2:3 & The Rapture

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on April 2, 2016 by Steve DurkacApril 2, 2016avatar

Q: If the Anti-Christ is to be revealed first, before the church is raptured, wouldn’t that favor the post-tribulation position? A: My answer is No. In fact, the verse in question is 2 Thessalonians 2:3 and it actually builds a higher pile of evidence for the pre-tribulation position. The context is that the Thessalonians were being told that they had missed the rapture and “the day of the Lord” had come and the persecution they were facing … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers | Tagged Anti-Christ, bible prophecy, end time, last days, pre-trib, rapture, teaching series, tribulation

Prophecy Timeline

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on February 26, 2016 by Steve DurkacFebruary 26, 2016avatar

Most of you know that I am always on a lookout for Bible prophecy “timelines” and here is a good one that I want to share with you. It is good for an overview understanding or making sense of end time events as we studied in Revelation. Thanks to Donna for finding it online at  http://www.bibletrack.org/cgi-bin/bible.pl?incr=0&mo=5&dy=17 and if you visit the page you’ll find some additional explanations, too.  

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Posted in Bible Answers | Tagged bible prophecy, end time, last days, rapture, timeline

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